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Edward Vines, the man who harassed broadcaster Emily Maitlis for over three decades, has been sentenced to five years in prison for repeatedly breaching restraining orders. Vines, 55, was convicted of sending letters to Maitlis and her parents while serving at HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire as well as encouraging his brother to contact the Maitlis family. Judge Mark Watson described Vines’ actions as “an extreme case” during the sentencing at Nottingham Crown Court.
The court heard that Vines sent more than 20 letters over a 10-month period in an attempt to contact Maitlis and her family. Despite being interviewed by the police on two occasions, Vines continued his efforts to make contact and even urged his brother to get in touch with Maitlis’s mother. Prosecuting attorney Fergus Malone stated that Vines displayed a persistent obsession with Emily Maitlis, as evidenced by his relentless pursuit.
In a victim impact statement read in court, Maitlis expressed her fear for the safety of herself and her family due to Vines’ actions. She recounted instances where Vines showed up at her house and police had to escort her children to school. Maitlis described living with the consequences of Vines’ harassment as feeling like a chronic illness, emphasizing the lasting impact it has had on her life. The court also referred to a BBC Radio 5 Live interview from 2018 where Maitlis discussed the ongoing effects of Vines’ actions.
The sentencing judge criticized Vines for disregarding the restraining orders and repeatedly breaching the conditions set by the court. He noted that Vines’ behavior became obstructive and angry when he was unable to present his grievances publicly during the trial. Judge Watson emphasized that imprisoning Vines was the only effective means to deter him from further offending, stating that Vines had wasted decades of his life in pursuit of Maitlis. The judge concluded that Vines’ imprisonment was necessary to prevent him from directly contacting the Maitlis family, highlighting the profound impact of his actions on Maitlis and her loved ones
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